Bio
Regina Simons is a Diné, Nakoda, and Dakota filmmaker based in Salt Lake City. A proud enrolled citizen of the Navajo Nation. She shares Native stories through narrative, documentary, and experimental films, focusing on strong, complex characters.
She earned her MFA in Film & Media Arts from the University of Utah. During her studies, she built her skills and deepened her commitment to using film for social change and generational healing.
Regina grew up in a family of performers and found her passion working behind the camera, especially in writing, directing, and editing.
Guided by research and lived experience, Regina weaves her heritage into every film she creates. She embraces lifelong learning, often saying, “As long as you are breathing, school is in session.”